Play Therapy Base
Who we are
Play Therapy Base is a registered children's mental health charity based in Dalkeith, Midlothian.
The aim of the service is to provide children aged 3 to 14 years with a child-centred therapeutic resource close to their local communities in Midlothian, East Lothian and Edinburgh.
We have three purpose-built playrooms in our Eskbank offices, however Play Therapy will be provided where it best suits the child.
What we do
Play Therapy is a special way for children to learn about their world through using toys. Some children choose to explore things they find hard, or that are worrying them, through playing. For some it is a chance to practice skills of sharing and turn-taking so they can build new friendships. For other children play therapy sessions may provide a space to have time on their own without chaos or interruptions.
Talking therapies can be hard for children. In play therapy children can use materials around them to express themselves whether this is done through creating artwork, enacting scenarios with puppets or playing games.